Split roller and modular conveying assemblies formed therefrom
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1. A roller cradle assembly for use in a modular conveying assembly, said assembly comprising:
- a first hinge member having a hinge opening;
a second hinge member having a hinge opening;
a supporting shaft extending between said first hinge member and said second hinge member wherein said supporting shaft runs longitudinally perpendicular to said hinge openings, said first hinge member, second hinge member, and supporting shaft being formed as a single piece; and
a roller wrapped around said supporting shaft and extending axially between opposing roller ends, said roller being formed from at least two parts joined along a joint extending between said two ends.
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Abstract
A split roller including at least two parts joined together forms the roller having a length defined between roller ends. At least two of the at least two parts are joined along a joint extending between the roller ends. A roller cradle assembly and a modular conveying assembly can be assembled including the roller.
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1. A roller cradle assembly for use in a modular conveying assembly, said assembly comprising:
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a first hinge member having a hinge opening; a second hinge member having a hinge opening; a supporting shaft extending between said first hinge member and said second hinge member wherein said supporting shaft runs longitudinally perpendicular to said hinge openings, said first hinge member, second hinge member, and supporting shaft being formed as a single piece; and a roller wrapped around said supporting shaft and extending axially between opposing roller ends, said roller being formed from at least two parts joined along a joint extending between said two ends. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A modular conveying assembly for conveying an object, said assembly comprising:
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a plurality of chain modules assembled in an edge to edge relation to form a continuous belt, at least one of said modules having side edges joined by leading and trailing edges; at least one hinge pin joining said at least one of said modules and said adjacent chain module; at least one cradle interposed between said at least one of said modules and said adjacent chain module, said cradle including a supporting shaft extending between first and second hinge members and formed as a single piece with said first and second hinge members; and a roller wrapped around said supporting shaft and extending axially between opposing roller ends, said roller being formed from at least two parts joined along a joint extending between said roller ends to form said roller. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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